JPS62500516A - Explosive compositions and methods - Google Patents

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[Detailed description of the invention] Dan 2 sexual composition and Buddhist friend U The present invention is suitable for conventional gunpowder-based compositions as well as for propellants, explosives and other major uses. Novel flammable compounds useful as substitutes for other flammable formulations that have been useful in the past and explosive compositions.

The earlier use of gunpowder formulations for various fire king applications has, of course, widened the range of is reaching. Similarly, the use of a wide variety of explosives is well known. nitric acid Salt-containing gunpowder formulations and explosive compositions have been extensively studied. amount of change Many different compositions incorporating nitrate mixtures have been formulated, and some are It has been used in ammunition, propellant and explosive applications. 1. Drugs, explosives and thrusters Although extensive research has been carried out over the years in the field of drug advancement, Few compositions have successfully achieved practical utility for fleeting applications2 and only one. Well-known gunpowder formulations for general ammunition use and propellant and explosive applications There have been no successful substitutes for the basic components of nitrate and nitrate explosive compositions.

Gunpowder, or explosive, or propellant, or any other substance that has utility as a carpentry agent. Most combustible compositions contain nitrates, such as inorganic and organic g1m salts and nitrates. ammonium acid as the oxidizing agent portion of the composition mixture, singly or sometimes in combination with other In combination with an oxidizing agent, the composition contains a mixture or a chemical combination. Use in a set. In particular, ammonium nitrate and alkali metal nitrates Preferred oxidation in many major applications due to cost and wide availability It is a drug. However, when formulating formulations containing nitrates, the oxidation capacity Take great care to avoid contact with easily accessible materials, e.g. I have to. This is because the latent properties of the resulting substances are for safety reasons. This is because it must be carefully evaluated. It is safe to handle and ? X11 ijF to remove ash or residue completely and therefore efficiently. It has always been better to obtain a fireball composition that tends to burn without leaving any residue. . This] ■ target is because the oxidizing agent is strong and often has a prediction rate j + [ability. It has been difficult to obtain this in combination with safe handling.

Therefore, the object of the present invention is that one treated with various methods can be used for various purposes. The object of the present invention is to provide a new family of products that can produce results of a different type.

Another object of the invention is to use RI'! as a substitute for black powder! Use the case as medicine A number of substances that are individually useful with or without use and as a substitute for explosives. The aim is to provide the following products:

Furthermore, another object of the present invention is to use a propellant as a substitute for explosives in a firearm. It can be molded into various shapes to enhance practicality when a suitable detonator is attached and ignited. The objective is to provide a product that can be

Another object of the present invention is that it can be used as a cartridge in an eraser case. It is an object of the present invention to provide a new set of SR objects in a molded object.

Note that the book) i, Ming's other [purpose is that it can be used as an explosive and for detonation. Exists with currently widely used explosives that require tubes, etc. New products containing organic components that do not have disadvantages for safe handling It is to provide.

FIG. 1 shows a product of the invention prepared with added nitrate and as described herein. An infrared spectrophotometric scan of one of the compounds for sodium erythorbate. A comparison with the outside scan is shown.

Figure 2 shows the processing of one formulation described herein to produce a product of the invention. This is differential thermal analysis when heated.

Even though a lot of research has been carried out in this field, the purpose is to and methods have not been achieved to the extent possible. organicization of certain categories The compounds can be processed to produce a variety of new stable nitrate-containing products in the manner described in detail below. These products can be used in a wide variety of gunpowder formulations, e.g. A flexible cartridge that can be used as a replacement for colored gunpowder, as well as being consumable (consumable cart ri dge) and cartridge case, Suitable for explosive and solid propellant applications. Other uses also include solid or petroleum is a liquid that includes use as an aqueous liquid substitute for fuels based on

In general, certain classes of organic acids and their salts, particularly 7-scorbic acid and and erythorbic acid and their salts and their mixtures have certain antioxidant and food preservative properties and have nitric acid along with a salt source, e.g., inorganic nitrate, ammonium lanceate, organic nitrate, etc. Can be processed at temperatures below 49°C (480°C) and molded into specific shapes. or in powder form, when properly ignited, it contains gunpowder, explosives or M1 compound that can be used as a propellant! It was discovered that it was possible to construct A.

Moreover, the products of the invention are surprisingly stable in air, even when detonated. , does not explode easily, and has a constant flammability of Al1 above approximately 249°C (480'F). It was discovered that it has a point. However, the powdered product cannot be used as a gunpowder substitute. When using black powder, especially in a wide variety of black powder firearms (+ When used as a product, it can be ignited using a conventional igniting composition and Wear. Additionally, the reaction product, when suitably included, can be heated to a hot wire or a consumable It can be ignited by powder and used as an explosive. Even more When the product is blended as a shaped body compressed in a plastic state or as a dry powder, It can be used in a variety of applications, e.g. in small or large bore ammunition or in Uses of propellants, e.g. for rockets or other fireworks as black powder in solid propellants, or as water or ice-alcohol When dissolved in a mixture, it provides a charge that is useful as an aqueous liquid fuel.

It can occur naturally or be synthesized, and is basically made up of six carbon atoms. ? Certain compounds containing the i-position or moieties thereof, such as ascorbic acid, January lupic acid and its salts have X requirements in the compositions of the present invention.

Characteristically, these acids and the n1 class contain 6 carbon atoms, where carbon The carboxylic acid group may be present at the end or at least one bonded by a double bond. It is attached to a carbon atom adjacent to an oxygen bond that bridges two carbon atoms. especially , these two carbon atoms are also typically each bonded to a hydroxyl moiety. Ru. Also, typically at least one additional carbon atom is also hydroxy It is connected to the main part. Salts can also contain water of hydration.

According to the uninvented Can be utilized in compositions to produce the undeveloped 11 benefits detailed below. .

In particular, the compositions of the invention utilize commercially available compounds (such as those described above). More preferably, ascorbic acid, alkali ascorbic acid Metal salts, erythorbic acid or its alkali metal salts and a wide variety of them It can be obtained by using a mixture of these (described later).

A commercially available powder of said compound before use in the method of the invention. or by crushing the crystals or otherwise reducing their size. It may also be desirable to crush or otherwise crush the nitrate used. It is possible to reduce the size and facilitate its use in the theory 1!1 method. It can also be used in liquid form.

The components in preselected proportions are then added dry or in a wood slurry. - and solution together, then heated to an elevated temperature, preferably as detailed below. or to temperatures below the temperature at which the flash point of the composition of the invention is reached. preferred Alternatively, the reaction can be used in a rough 3:1 ratio, where the nitrate-containing compound is replaced by an organic acid or or at a weight ratio of up to about 3 times the TT:Q ratio of the salt.

Salts of organic acids of the class described herein can be used in a similar manner; This requires some adjustment of the conditions due to the water of hydration normally present with the salts.

The methods described herein can maximize the desired properties of the product for certain applications. However, extensive modifications to the method conditions are possible, and many applications It was decided to produce a product that has utility for.

A specific rationale for the changes that occur in the composition during processing that produce the result of A first-order observation can be made, although it is not contradictory to the theory.

First, when heating the mixture, there are considerations regarding the endothermic and exothermic nature of the method. I made some observations. Referring to Figure 2, a typical differential heat content of the mixture during heating The analysis was carried out using the first 1 tll of KNO and sodium erythorpine solution-slurry. heating, as expected, drives out the wood at around 100°C. Beyond that I- Heating produces several temperature zones in which the phenomenon of exotherm is observed. these are Physical and/or chemical changes that occur, most of which are currently unexplained This can be attributed to. During heating, of course, some weight loss and water vapor , carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and some organic compounds, e.g., formic acid, are present. Exists. However, the exact chemical mechanism is unknown, but is shown in Figure 1. The infrared spectrum can help. The solid line indicates sodium erythorpine. , and the overlapping dots and dashed lines indicate that the mixture was heated three times and cooled in between. Represents the change that occurs after an action is taken.

The results are listed in Table 1. Although these results are not conclusive or quantitative, they are It can be used to make qualitative assumptions about some of the changes that occur. for example, Combining the results of Germany's analysis, 20-30% of the unchanged Erytorpi sodium chloride, less after each remelting, the final product is less than the starting material. Forms of nitrate and erythorpic acid n! Contains other components other than It is clear that

The following example illustrates a variety of methods according to the present invention that may produce useful results for different applications. Reveal the formulation.

Example 1 First, 6 parts of KNO3 (potassium nitrate) and 4 parts of J-Aims James River C.

Short cell obtained from (commercial display KS 1016) Slurry the loin fibers together in enough water to create a uniform slurry or pace form a grid. KNO3 in the 6-shaped broken part and ascorbic acid in the 4-fold part i) Hoffman-La Roche C [Pharmaceutical grade] from the company) to form a clear solution. Mix together with enough sparrow wood.

Mix the two solutions thoroughly in -X and pour the resulting solution and slurry into a thin film. Spread on a film or place in a shallow container to dry. Preferably, the formulation of each of the ingredients is achieved as follows. First, after completely dissolving KNO3 each time, the first Add the components of step 2 and add more water if necessary. Also, use lukewarm water It is desirable to facilitate dissolution by It is not necessary for this purpose. Depending on your needs, the mixed ingredients may be freeze-dried or Alternatively, dry at room temperature or elevated temperature. When you select high temperature, the temperature will be controlled. 1F to prevent the dried mixture from exceeding approximately 249°C (480″F). is important. Color changes typically occur when high temperatures are used during the drying process. Stiffness, and is the dry mixture beige or dark? It will exhibit J1 color.

The mixture thus prepared: A can be used as a substitute for black powder.

'Put the dry mixture of Example 1 into a mold, shape, and 1) select with 1j. A caseless cartridge or a solid complete Manufactures 11 consumable cartridges. Then, add the dry powder according to your requirements. , approximately 7007ζ-R (10,0OOpsi) ~ 3500 bar (50,0OOpsi) psi) to produce a molded article.

,,4. : In the preferred practice of the invention, a heated mold is also prepared and 'il The temperature of the mixed components is about 249°C (480'F), preferably 1 Do not exceed temperatures in the range of 49°C (300’F) to approximately 204°C (400”F). Maintain a warm temperature. The heating of the mold is used to cool the mixture during the molding process and to physical properties that facilitate compaction and are required for use in any form; Indicates a consumable cartridge case or a consumable cartridge case. Help build. Compression at the stated pressures, if properly carried out, will affect the flammability of the composition. Produces a sturdy cartridge case with no adverse effects Using a suitable hermetic seal and n-agent, attach the projectile to the car without the case. It can be placed within the end of the cartridge. Actually, ordinary acetone adhesive 7. Agents, such as Duco Brand. agent or modeler (model, ers) adhesives and casein adhesives, polyester t g, 7+ agent, epoxy adhesive, etc. can be used. Adhesive like this In selection and use, it withstands the rigors of normal handling and the case or The only +S is to create a seal that does not have any negative effects during combustion of the cartridge. Ru. Selection of suitable adhesives for specific applications.

It can be done without conducting unreasonable experiments. and properly supplied with detonators. a detonator pocket provided in its case in a manner similar to that of a projectile; When properly received within the cartridge or compressed cartridge, molded within the case. The resulting case and projectile, which can be fixed when It functions in the same way as a cartridge case, gunpowder and projectile combination, and is Clean the machine without leaving any residue in the hole of the vessel, and operate the valve as normal. Similar and some may be better than those obtained from other drugs.

Then, in one preferred embodiment of the invention, an integral or common detonator and adhesive If necessary, the exterior of the cartridge case with the projectile applied with a repellent Aqueous resins, such as flowable silicones, such as Dow Corning (D.

w　Corning) XY　Dow Corning 1107 with 176 catalyst added The coating provides the combined structure with a smooth, water-repellent exterior surface. cartridge Of course, the physical dimensions are appropriate for the use you plan for that cartridge. The detonator should be an integral detonator or a regular detonator and a detonator pocket cap. and the projectile-receiving end of the cartridge receives the detonator and projectile in proper relationship. A shape and size that closely approximates the shape and dimensions required for a firearm. The composition of Example 1 was heated to the pressure F described in Example 2 in a cartridge. the detonator pocket is formed therein as described above, and the projectile can be receptacled as described above, where the cartridge walls can also be attached to the cart. Formed to provide an open space between the end of the ridge projectile and the exposed detonator and thus free up that space for anything other than a solid formed consumable cartridge. Allow it to be used to contain the gunpowder or propellant of your choice. fire to choose The charge can be selected from ordinary gunpowder or the powdered formulation of the invention can be used. can even be used to achieve the desired combustion rate, chamber pressure, and traction.

Example 4 The composition of Example 1 was prepared by using erythorubic acid in place of ascorbic acid. By doing so, we achieve the results of +iii and #3.

Example 5 The dry mixture of Example 4 is charged into a mold, shaped and sized into a case. Caseless cartridges or solid completely effluent A cartridge can be manufactured as described in Example 2. Obtained The case and projectile, when properly ignited, resemble a normal detonator cartridge case. The powder, gunpowder, and projectile combination travel in the same manner and enter the weapon's bore after ignition. It does not leave any significant residue on the surface and is suitable for use even in the case of non-active surfaces. Probably.

Furo Reihama 62 ton j Ii some potassium nitrate 11.34 ton early part ascorbic acid and 4 ton J 200 g of a mixture of Gogyo brand sodium erythorpine in Part Ii was heated to about 0° Heated to a temperature that is 1- above C (320'F) and below 249°C (480'F) do. When the mixture is heated, stir it frequently to ensure complete heating. do. During heating, water vapor is generated from the heated mixture. Once the mixture is dry It will show a color change from white to beige to dark brown. a certain environment Although carbonization should be minimized, this carbonization should be minimized. , normally if not right 7-1, it will not adversely affect the properties of the final product. . When the mixture is dried during heating without excessive carbonization, it is Cool to warm. When properly heated and cooled, the mixture will become hard and solid upon cooling. The mixture will then be ground and sieved to the pre-selected size. For example, the material is continuously sieved to 45 mesh. Cooling, grinding and sieving is preferably carried out in an atmosphere of low humidity. This product then has an ordinary black color Can be used directly in equal volumes and measurements as a moss substitute for gunpowder or black gunpowder substitutes. I can do it.

Example 7 Repeat the method of Example 6 using erythorbic acid instead of ascorbic acid. .

Example 8 The method of Example 6 using sodium erythorpate in place of ascorbic acid Repeat.

Example house The method of Example 6 using sodium ascorbate instead of ascorbic acid Repeat.

Example 10 38i? a 50-5 of some erythorubic acid and sodium erythorbate The method of Example 6 is repeated using 0 mixture.

Example 11 75-25 of erythorbic acid and sodium erythorpinate of 38JjiE part The method of Example 6 is repeated using the mixture.

38Φ1”: 50-5 parts of ascorbic acid and sodium erythorbate 0 Ii: Repeat the method of Example 6 using the compound.

Fallen down ↓A 3 B ITI: Method of Example 6 using open ascorbic acid-25 mixture Repeat.

The products of Examples 6 to 13 were sequentially melted and cooled to improve the performance of the products. can do.

χFushion A Contains 75 tons 111% KNO3 and 25 tons 41% sodium erythorupate. 200 g of the mixture was slurried in about 60 ml of distilled water and heated to 1.60°C. Heat with stirring in an open container in a (320°F) oil bath. Mix during heating. The compound undergoes several 11r visual changes.6 First, the slurry appears to lose water. , and gradually become stiffer. Upon further heating, the product becomes a toffee-like consistency. It can be molded into a predetermined shape under pressure. Naosa On further heating, the product expands to a friable mass which, on cooling, , pulverize or otherwise reduce the size for use or subsequent processing. It can be ground into powder.

The milled powder has a mesh size between about 20 mesh and 45 mesh. Can be used as a replacement for black powder and is loaded to black powder specifications. Sharps muzzleloading rifle using a round barrel will generate about 900 fps to about 1600 fps.

Bring the powder to a temperature of 11F and about 149C (300'F) to about 204C (400"F). , heat until the powder is melted or softened for 1″ to coarsely mix. By doing this, one composition can be prepared and reacted.

The mass is then cooled and crushed by subsequent heating as described above. Powder for use as in 1iii. The first 111 melt is the first melt Produces improved valvular moat than the conventional one. The second i1f melt shows further improvement. The third i1T melt still shows an improvement of 1:. Unaltered Erythorbia When analyzing the melt for acid salts, other implementations of the method according to 1'11 of each remelt In embodiments, the aforementioned nitrates and organic acids or salts are used and pre-contained in the extruder. mixed at the selected temperature and pressure - [produces a brittle solid which can only be ground]. It can be used directly as a powder in one size, or as described here. compressible and consumable cartridge case, as a solid black powder alternative , or can form a shaped charge that can be used as a solid propellant. Ru. - suitable axial or twin-axial, preferably internally heated screws; An extruder can be used. 70% KNO3 and 30%;-% Erytorpi A dry feed of sodium chloride is fed into the input [1] of the screw feeder, and this feeder is operated at speeds, pressures and temperatures sufficient to produce the aforementioned products.

As mentioned above, KNO3 up to 75% I11% can be used in the method described herein. and up to 50% 7scorbic acid or erythrol Bic acid or their salts or mixtures thereof can be used or Can be used with other components and ingredients that will not adversely affect the results. . [] which calculates the ratio of constituent components.

Total type H,+ of an oxidizing agent and one type of acids or salts or a mixture of both 7. and the ratio of the oxidizing agent and acid to the above sum is 11! Doshi Calculate. As can be seen from the examples, other substances 1 such as short cellulose Handling, forming and fabricating fibers, nylon, polyester or other man-made fibers It can be added in amounts found to be suitable for the fuel and combustion characteristics. Main departure Preferred ratios of acid components between the conditions of the foregoing process in the composition described above are as follows: The nitrate NI salt used can vary between about 25-50 tons and 5% so on. The oxidizer component can be used in approximately 50 to 75 ton j-% of the product; It has been discovered that beneficial results can be achieved. ’, ’4 performance characteristics are suitable for different applications. 9! and the composition can be adjusted to 3J without conducting unreasonable experiments. You can achieve the results you test and explore.

Theory 1! II. The undeveloped [summer 1] composition prepared as described has the described utility. will produce a combustible mixture. Not currently bound to any particular theory However, the products of the heating process are decomposition products of the starting organic compound, condensation products, and unreacted products. It consists of a complex mixture of compounds that can contain starting materials that combine to produce the desired is assumed to produce a result of .

Depending on the claimed end use as understood from the previous explanation, organic acids or along with their salts or derivatives and mixtures thereof V: containing a nitrate moiety which would produce the results obtained in , 1 yen in a wide variety of formulations with the utility described herein. can be used. The most preferred organic acids or salts are ascorbic acid, 1Ω and erythorbic acid and its salts, but these and other glucose Mixtures of compounds or compositions based on courses may have utility in the present invention. I can do it.

As mentioned above, these particular organic acids have the empirical formula 06H806. here Compounds with 6 or more carbon atoms that have similar performance under the conditions described in formulations can be produced. Again, the products described are available in a wide variety of formulations. manufactured from objects to produce the type of results described without conducting unreasonable experiments be able to.

The uninvented product also resists explosion and is flammable above 249°C (480"F). points and are thus easier to handle, store and transport than traditional gunpowder and explosives. It is. Tests involving the final products of Examples 6-14 did not involve explosion of the powder. It can be carried out using a conventional detonator. Similarly, in the contained charge A similar composition of There were no accidents and no deterioration of the explosive properties of the product occurred.

The described manufacturing method satisfies the specific results sought using these ranges of starting materials. Generated on the legs. High or low chamber pressure Different requirements encompassing different types and different dynamic characteristics can be achieved without conducting unreasonable experiments. 1 Utilizing known techniques used in the muzzleloader industry, the composition, additives, + By changing the 1-, ii mini- or other characteristics of the ir tube and projectile. can be obtained again.

Accordingly, the above description of possible embodiments of the invention is merely illustrative. This opening Within the range indicated, there are many specific uses, e.g. Alternative Applications and Consumable Cartridge Cases and Consumable Carts To produce a very wide variety of specific compositions that can be IFed in a ridge. It is possible to Therefore, the present invention is not limited by the prior art and claims. limited only.

3500-3000 0-H stretch 2960 and 2940 C-H extension 1740 C=O expansion 1620 C=O extension (conjugate) 1390 C-H curved 1140.1090 O, J: and 1050 C-0r'J and C-0-C extension 13 80 NO3- (inorganic) 824 NO3 (organic) Peak ratio (absorption unit) Sample 1740cm-' IEi20cm-' 1380c+s-' 824c m-'Erythorbic acid 57.5 59 56 wood --Thorium Test patch 31 28 47 33 Bunch #1 1st re Melt 31 31 53 34 Hatsuchi #l 2nd re Melt 29 30 55.5 34.5Absorption of 4iJt substances 139 At 0 cm-'.

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Claims (1)

[Claims] 1.a) Ignition means; b) projectile means; and b) means for receiving said ignition means and said projectile means for use in a firearm; a molded cartridge case containing said molded cartridge; The case contains nitrate-containing oxidizing agents and organic acids containing at least 6 carbon atoms or produced by heating a mixture consisting of organic acid salts or mixtures thereof A consumable cartridge consisting essentially of a composition comprising: 2. The nitrate-containing oxidizing agent and the organic component are added before forming into a cartridge shaped body. compared to the total weight of these two components before molding. The curing agent comprises about 50-75% by weight and the organic component comprises about 25-50% by weight. 2. The consumable cartridge of claim 1 initially present in an amount such that: 3. Nitrate-containing oxidizing agents include alkali metal salts of nitric acid, alkaline earth metal salts, and ammonium nitrate. monium or a mixture thereof. cartridge. 4. Organic acids or organic acid salts or mixtures thereof include ascorbic acid, ascorbic acid, Alkali metal salts of erythorbic acid, erythorubic acid, alkali metal salts of erythorubic acid and The consumer according to claim 1, 2 or 3 selected from the group consisting of mixtures thereof. Expendable cartridge. 5.1) Nitrate-containing oxidizing agents and organic acids having at least 6 carbon atoms or 2) forming slurries and solutions of organic acid salts or mixtures thereof; The mixture of lea and solution is heated to a temperature below about 249°C (480°F) until it becomes pliable. and 3) mold the mixture into a preselected shape in a mold for about 700 batches. bar (10,000 lb/in2) to 3500 bar (50,000 lb/in) a consumable cartridge characterized by the process of compressing it at How to make a cartridge. 6. The compression step is performed at a temperature below about 249°C (480°F) during compression. 6. The method of claim 5, comprising heating the mixture. 7. The oxidizing agent is potassium nitrate, and the organic acid or salt of an organic acid is erythroxychloride. Rubic acid, sodium erythorbate, ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate or a mixture thereof. How to put it on. 8. The compression step is performed at a temperature between about 149°C (300°F) and about 204°C (40°C) during compaction. 00°F). or the method described in 7. 9. Claim that the slurry and solution contain cellulose fibers or artificial fibers. 9. The method according to any one of 5 to 8. 10,1) Nitrate-containing oxidizing agent component and organic acid or organic acid salt or mixture thereof forming slurries and solutions of organic components selected from the group consisting of compounds; 2) the organic component contains at least 6 carbon atoms, and 2) the slurry and solution Between approximately 149°C (300°F) and approximately 204°C (400°F) until drying. 3) cooling the dried material; 4) preheating said dried material to a temperature of 5) grinding the material into a preselected shape; compressing the finished solid under conditions sufficient to form the finished solid; Characterized by the fact that the body is essentially completely exhausted when properly ignited and burned A method of fabricating a consumable shaped solid state cartridge. 11. Ignition means and receiving projectiles in connection therewith for use in firearms; comprising a molded cartridge case containing means, said molded cart The ridge case has a generally cylindrical shape and contains at least six inorganic nitrate oxidizers. of organic acids or organic acid salts or mixtures thereof containing carbon atoms of A consumable cartridge case characterized in that it consists of a heated product. 12. Introducing the inorganic nitrate and the organic component into a shaped cartridge case. where the amount introduced is compared to the total weight of these two components. , the nitrate accounts for about 50 to 75% by weight of the total weight of these two components. and about 25 to 50% by weight of the acid or salt of an acid or a mixture thereof. 12. The consumable cartridge case of claim 11, wherein the consumable cartridge case is in an amount such that the amount of the consumable cartridge case increases. 13. The inorganic nitrates include potassium nitrate, ammonium nitrate, and mixtures thereof. The consumable cap according to claim 11 or 12 selected from the group consisting of cartridge case. 14. The organic acid or organic acid salt is ascorbic acid, alkali ascorbic acid Metal salts, erythorubic acid, alkali metal salts of erythorubic acid and mixtures thereof The consumable according to claim 11, 12 or 13 selected from the group consisting of cartridge case. 15.1) Nitrate-containing oxidizing agents and organic acids having at least 6 carbon atoms 2) forming slurries and solutions of organic acid salts or organic acid salts or mixtures thereof; The mixture of the rally and solution is brought to a temperature of about 249°C (480°F) or less. and 3) heating for a period sufficient to evaporate at least some of the water vapor. The mixture is preformed in a mold using sufficient pressure to form the finished object. consumable, characterized by the step of compressing it into a selected approximately hollow cylindrical shape; How to make a cartridge case. 16. The compression step is preceded by a temperature of less than about 249°C (480°F) during compression. 16. The method of claim 15, comprising heating the mixture. 17. The oxidizing agent is potassium nitrate, and the acid or salt of the acid is ethrubin. acid, sodium erythorbate, ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate or or a mixture thereof. the method of. 18. Claims in which the slurry and solution contain cellulose fibers or man-made fibers The method according to box 15, 16 or 17. 19. The consumable cartridge compresses the heated slurry into the finished object. to integrally contain cellulose fibers or man-made fibers or fiber constructs. 19. A method according to any of claims 15 to 18 formed by. 20, nitrate-containing oxidizing agents and organic compounds containing at least 6 carbon atoms or is a gunpowder substitute characterized in that it consists of a heated compound of a mixture of organic acid compounds. 21. The nitrate-containing oxidizing agent and the organic component are a combination of these two components. When compared to the weighed weight, nitrates constitute about 50-75% by weight and organic components are about Claim 20 initially present in an amount such as to constitute 25-50% by weight gunpowder substitute. 22. Nitrate-containing oxidizing agents include alkali metal salts of nitric acid, upper alkali metal salts, and nitrate alkali metal salts. Claim 20 or 21 selected from ammonium and mixtures thereof. Substitute for gunpowder. 23. Organic components are ascorbic acid, ascorbic acid alkali metal salts, erythrol selected from the group consisting of alkali metal salts of erythorbic acid, erythorbic acid and mixtures thereof; The gunpowder substitute according to claim 20, 21 or 22 selected. 24. Nitrate-containing oxidizing agents and antioxidants each having at least 6 carbon atoms A water-soluble product obtained by heating a mixture with an organic compound or a mixture of organic compounds. Aqueous liquid fuel characterized by: 25. 1) forming a slurry and solution of an oxidizing agent and an organic component; and the solution to a temperature below about 249°C (480°F). 3) heated for a sufficient period of time to generate at least some water vapor; cooling the mixture to produce a friable solid; and 4) grinding the solid into powder form. A method for producing a gunpowder substitute, comprising the steps of: 26, the oxidizing agent is potassium nitrate, and the organic components are erythorubic acid, asco 26. The method according to claim 25, which is rubic acid or a salt or mixture thereof. 27. Claims in which the slurry and solution contain cellulose fibers or man-made fibers The method according to Box 26. 28, in main proportions 50-75% by weight KN03 and 25-50% by weight an organic acid or organic acid salt having at least 6 carbon atoms of to produce a product with a flash point higher than about 249°C (480°F). the product obtained by heating for a time and at a temperature sufficient to When contained in and ignited, it can be used as an explosive or a substitute for gunpowder. An explosive composition characterized by: 29. substantially uniformly bringing the mixture to a temperature below 249°C (480°F); Heat for a sufficient period of time until the mixture shows an overall change in color from white to dark reddish-brown. The composition according to claim 28. 30. The mixture is heated to a temperature of about 149°C (300°F) to about 204°C (400°F). 30. The composition of claim 29, wherein the composition is heated to a temperature of 50°C. 31, in main proportions 50-75% by weight KN03 and 25-50% by weight an organic acid or organic acid salt having at least 6 carbon atoms of to produce a product with a flash point higher than about 249°C (480°F). consisting of the product obtained by heating for a time and at a temperature sufficient to A solid propellant that can be used as a substitute for gunpowder. composition suitable for 32. The mixture is substantially uniformly brought to a temperature below 249°C (480°F) before Heat for a sufficient period of time until the mixture shows an overall change in color from white to dark reddish brown. 32. The composition according to claim 31. 33. The mixture is heated to a temperature of about 149°C (300°F) to about 204°C (400°F). 32. The composition of claim 31, wherein the composition is heated to a temperature of 50°C. 34, an inorganic nitrate and an antioxidant compound containing at least 6 carbon atoms. After cooling, the mixture of organic compounds is exposed to sufficient temperature and under sufficient pressure to form a solid. gunpowder substitutes, propellants, explosives, etc., characterized by consisting of products obtained by composition suitable for use in 35, an inorganic nitrate and an antioxidant compound containing at least 6 carbon atoms. After cooling, the mixture of organic compounds is pressed together at a temperature sufficient for a sufficient time and under sufficient pressure to form a solid solid. Used as a gunpowder substitute, propellant, explosive, etc. A method for continuously producing a composition suitable for use.